Patents by Inventor Jeffrey E. Johnson

Jeffrey E. Johnson has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Autonomous downhole oilfield tool
    Patent number: 6378627
    Abstract: An autonomous downhole oilfield tool having its own mobility and decision making capability so that it may be deployed in a downhole environment to monitor and control said environment by modifying operations of other devices and maintaining downhole structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: Intelligent Inspection Corporation
    Inventors: Paulo S. Tubel, Jeffrey E. Johnson, Colin M. Angle, Thomas W. McIntyre
  • Packaging methods and products
    Patent number: 6311842
    Abstract: At least one corrugated sheet is formed into a corrugated carton has a top panel, a bottom panel, opposite side walls, and opposite end walls. Intermittently spaced slits are formed through the corrugated sheet along fold lines defined between the top panel and the side walls and between the top panel and the end walls. Discrete openings are provided in the top panel to receive individual cans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2001
    Assignee: Hormel Foods, LLC
    Inventors: Phillip L. Minerich, Jeffrey E. Johnson, Nicholas A. Philips
  • Mechanic's work tray with magnetic swingable support bracket
    Patent number: 5078281
    Abstract: A tool tray arrangement, including a magnetic hanging bracket, is disclosed. The bracket is swingably attached to the end walls of the tray. The tray's box may include a parabolic, concave or coved edges so that articles placed in the box will tend to gravitate toward the box's center. The device is particularly helpful when it is important to have a storage tray available at the point of repair when engaged in automobile repair or maintenance projects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1990
    Date of Patent: January 7, 1992
    Inventor: Jeffrey E. Johnson